Chili Cornbread Salad

My friend, Karen brought this salad when our group of friends went camping & it is quite different & SO good! And very easy to make too.

2 pkg. cornbread mix
4 oz. can chopped green chilies
1/8 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp oregano

Mix together along with ingredients on cornbread mix package. Pour in 9 x 13 pan & bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Set aside & let cool.

Dressing:

2 C sour cream
2 C mayonnaise
2 pkg. ranch dressing mix
Mix together and set aside.

Mix the following together:
2 can black beans
2 can corn, drained
2 med. tomatoes or 2 cans petite chopped tomatoes
1 green pepper, chopped
1 sm. onion, chopped
2 C cheddar cheese, shredded
10 strips bacon, cooked & crumbled
Reserve some bacon & cheese for top.

Layer crumbled cornbread, dressing, bean mixture in bowl. Repeat layers. I put it in 2 bowls & it worked great.

Slow Cooker Enchiladas

This recipe came from my friend, Rosa & they are delicious! We're having them for supper tonight. :) 1 lb ground beef 1 C chopped onions (or to taste) 1 can (16 oz) pinto or kidney beans, rinsed & drained 1 can (16 oz) black beans, rinsed & drained 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies (I used salsa) 1/3 C water 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 C shredded cheddar cheese 1 C shredded monterey jack cheese 6 flour tortillas (6 in.) In a skillet, cook beef & onion until beef is browned & onions are tender; drain. Add the next 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover & simmer for 10 minutes (I skipped this step). Combine cheeses. In a 5 qt. crockpot layer about 3/4 C beef mixture, one tortilla and 1/3 C cheese. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours.

Delicious!! Serve with salsa & sour cream.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

I baked these cookies on Tuesday, first time for this recipe & it's definately a keeper. We all loved them. I loved them a little too much. :(

1 C butter or margarine
1 1/2 C sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
2 C flour
2/3 C cocoa
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 C peanut butter chips (12 oz. pkg.)

Cream butter; add sugar in large mixing bowl. Add eggs and vanilla; blend well. Combine flour, cocoa, soda and salt; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in peanut butter chips. Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-9 minutes. Do not overbake!

Hot Crab Dip

I usually take this dip to my extended family Christmas dinner & it gets all in a jiffy.

1/2 C milk
1/3 C salsa
3 (8 oz) pkgs. cream cheese, cubed
2 (8 oz) pkgs. imitation crabmeat, flaked

Combine milk & salsa. Transfer to a greased slow cooker. Stir in cream cheese and crab. Cover & cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring every 30 min. Serve with assorted crackers.

Peanut Butter Oreo Cookie Dessert

I got this recipe from a church friend. Can't go wrong with chocolate & PB. :)

Mix together:

30 oreo cookies (crushed)
1/3 C butter, melted

Set aside 1/4 cup.

Press into 9x13 ungreased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 min. Cool completely.

1 3/4 C cold milk
1 small box instant vanilla pudding
Mix 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 6 oz. german chocolate bar (crushed) and 12 oz. cool whip.
Pour onto crust then sprinkle with remaining oreo mixture.

Creamy Taco Dip

I've had this recipe for so long I don't even remember where I got it. It is always a hit when I make it for parties.

2 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese
1 C sour cream
1 jar (8 oz) salsa or taco sauce
2 tsp cumin
1 can refried beans
1 C shredded lettuce
1 C shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium tomato, diced

Beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in salsa & cumin, set aside. Spread refried beans over the bottom of serving platter I use 8x10 casserole dish. Spread cream cheese mixture over beans, leaving 1 inch uncovered around edges. Top with layers of lettuce, cheese & tomato. Serve with tortilla chips.

Chipotle Bean Burritos

I found this recipe online & thought it looked delicious & was a healthier version of most burrito recipes I've had. And believe it or not the whole family LOVED them even my meat loving hubby. I think this is the first meatless meal he ever liked. :)

Here is the link to the recipe:
www.pinkparsleycatering.blogspot.com/2010/03/chipotle-bean-burritos.html